Three Feathers Native Curly Horses
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Just getting our SHOP page up and running, so bare with us! More fun items coming soon!! We will be offering some wonderful unique curly horse items including prints, and items made from curly horse fiber, jewelry and fun things for around the hoiuse!! So check back with us!
The beautiful horses of Three Feathers Native Curly Horses are the inspiration for beautiful paintings by artist AmyLyn Bihrle. Below is a quick video of the photos and the paintings they inspired. You can purchase these prints below, professionally matted and ready to frame. (See one in the video you want, but it is not listed below?? The ones listed below are the ones we have in stock and ready to ship. Give us a shout and tell us what you want and we'll get it for you!)
Each print comes professionally double-matted and ready to frame. Included with each print is an information sheet telling a bit about curly horses as a breed as well as a brief description of the actual horse in the painting, including their Lakota Sioux Name and what it means. Each print is also shrink wrapped to protect it as it makes it's journey to your home! (We have included an actual photo of each matted print to show the colors of the matting for you. These images will be a bit 'askew' as they had to photographed at an angle to avoid reflection from the flash when photographing.)
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to purchase prints according
to which size you want.
Purchase 8.5" x 11" matted prints
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print you are purchasing!
Purchase 5" x 7" matted prints

Majestic Mustang #35
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Apo Hopa)
8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12 1/4" x 15"
White mat trimmed with brown.

$55.00 plus shipping






Majestic Mustang #36
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Warrior's Maizzie)
White mat trimmed with red.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping
Majestic Mustang #42 by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Cica Tahalo and TFN Woyawaste Cikala)
White mat trimmed with dark brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 13" x 15 1/2"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping



Majestic Mustang #47
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Cica Tahalo)
White mat trimmed with brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping
Majestic Mustang #37 by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Warrior's Maizzie)
White mat trimmed with brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping




Majestic Mustang #44
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Cica Tahalo)
White mat trimmed with charcoal grey.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping
Majestic Mustang #43  by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Cica Tahalo)
White mat trimmed with drak brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping
5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping


Majestic Mustang #39
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(TFN Warrior's Apo Hopa)

White mat trimmed with brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping



Majestic Mustang #40
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Warrior's Maizzie)

White mat trimmed with brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping




Majestic Mustang #46
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Not 0f any particular Three Feather's horse)
White mat trimmed with brown.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

5" x 7", Finished size w/ mats- 10 5/8" x 8 5/8"
$35.00 plus shipping










Majestic Mustang #45
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Not of any particular Three Feather's Horse)

White mat trimmed with grey.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping





Majestic Mustang #38
in the series by AmyLyn Bihrle
(Not of any particular Three Feather's Horse)

White mat trimmed with grey.

8.5" x 11", Finished size w/ mats- 12.1/8" x 15"
$55.00 plus shipping

Shipping Charges-

8.5"x 11"- $8.95
anywhere in the continental US

5"x 7" - $5.95
anywhere inside the continental US

Outside the continental US- contact us and we will get a shipping quote for you!


Curly fans- Tired of not having any fun curly-themed items to promote
our amazing breed?!! I know we are! So, we decided to create some of our own!
Check out what we have so far at the link below! We will be adding more soon!
If you have any ideas of items you think would be fun and/or useful-
let me know and we'll see what we can come up with!

Click on the photo link below to take you to the store!
Books-
When we first become involved with curly horses, I was eager to get my hands on anything and everything I could that had to with them. Trouble was, and still is, since they are a rare and little-known breed, there isn't a whole lot out there! I would race into every book store I came across and head to the horse section to see what I could find. There are always breed books to be found, but very few ever listed my beloved curly horses! And, if they did, much of the information was incorrect. Things have gotten a bit better over the past few years, but I am still always eager to get my hands on any new tidbit of information or stories of their history. So, for all you curly horses lovers out there like me, I thought I would list the books I know of that contain at least a bit on curly horses! Each small piece of information is a clue to the curly horse's mysterious history! Enjoy! ;-)
(And, if you know of any I have missed- PLEASE drop me a line and share them with me!!)
Books featuring the horses of Three Feathers-
The Majesty of the Horse
Beautiful coffee-table style book written by Tamsin Pickeral and photographed by Astrid Harrisson.
Includes photographs of Three Feathers horses to represent the American Curly Horse breed. (See "Media & Art" page)

Horses have played a central role in human societies for millennia, and this magnificently written and beautifully illustrated volume celebrates that long, eventful history. It pays homage not only to the physical splendor of the horse--its grace, beauty, strength, and adaptability--but also to its remarkable diversity. Equestrian specialist Tamsin Pickeral traces the evolution of many different horse breeds from the dawn of written history to the present day.
The Great Horse Breeds of the World
by Bonnie Marlewski-Probert

Includes a photo of Three Feathers filly, Cikala in the section on American Curly Horses. (See "Media & Art" page)
The Great Horse Breeds of the World, Volume 1 brings together some of the most beautiful and diverse equine breeds on the ploanet. No matter how long you have worked with horses, I think you will find a breed or two that will be new to even you! We have provided contact information for experts within each breed and we invite you to take full advantage of this. Whether you prefer browsing the web or making a phone call, the information is here for your convenience.
Zero Beats Per Minute
by Tena Bastian
Cover photo of Three Feathers mare, Lazy C Kurlee katee, and her young colt- our stallion, TFN Nagi Hanhepi Wi To. Photography and artwork by Shawn Tucker (See more on "Media & Art" page)

In the course of each of our lives, one of two things will likely happen. We will take on the role of caregiver for someone who is critically ill or we will require someone to care for us.

Michael Bastian or “Bear” as he is known to his friends was living a good life. He worked hard for everything he owned. He loved his wife and children and had finally gotten to a point where he could enjoy the fruits of his labor. At 47 years old, he was healthier than most men his age. Aside from one surgery, he had never experienced any major medical problems and according to doctors, had the heart of a twenty-two year old. He was very involved in horses and was touring the country with his wife presenting seminars based on the book she had just written.

One hot summer day, for no apparent reason, all of that changed. His life began to spiral out of control with a rare and sudden illness. It would be a painful journey for the many lives that he touched but an unrelenting one for one life in particular. His wife, Tena documented the details of the events leading up to the illness and their struggle to survive the seemingly endless complications that followed.

Books featuring CURLY HORSES-
The Dameles and the American Curly Horse
By Dale E. Woolley

Wonderful book- hard to find! An extensively researched history about early settlers of Nevada and the breeding of American Curly Horse.
Nevada's Mystery Horse
by Carol L Erickson

How the American Curly Horse was saved from extinction. Told by those responsible for finding and spending their lives developing the breed that was very near extinction in the 1970s.There are now some 3000 in existence in many parts of the world. These lovable, intriguing animals will win your heart.
Spirit Beings and Sun Dancers
by Janet Catherine Berlo
Contains drawings by Black Hawk depicting curly horses!

During the winter of 1880-81, Black Hawk, a Lakota artist living on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation, drew seventy-six vivid images depicting complex scenes of ceremonial activity, personal visions, historical events, and nature studies. Having recently emerged from obscurity, Black Hawk's drawing book now stands as the most complete visual record extant of Lakota art of the early reservation period (1875-95). It is published here in full, for the first time, with fine quality color plates of each drawing. Detailed commentary accompanies the drawings, providing insight into Lakota religion, art, and culture in the nineteenth century. Some of Black Hawk's illustrations are the only known drawings of ceremonies described in ethnographic works such as Black Elk Speaks, the famous account of visions experienced by Lakota holy man Black Elk. The ceremonies depicted in Black Hawk's drawings include the Sun Dance, buffalo transformation ceremonies, and ceremonies honoring the sacred pipe. He also recorded scenes of Lakota encounters with the Crow, of buffalo hunting, and of wildlife. An invaluable contribution to our knowledge of Native American history and art, Black Hawk's drawing book is a window unto a complex and eloquent world. 76 color illustrations, 20 b/w illustrations.
Spirit of  Rare Breed
by Sandra J. Howell
A novel revolving around CURLY HORSES! ;-)

Samantha Steele, a single mom, is not your typical woman. Sam's love for Curly horses and her passion to fulfill a dream of owning a horse farm, leads her on a journey filled with challenges and amusing ventures. Her small New England town sets the stage as she works to introduce her beloved Curlies into the horse world of established breeds. Sam's journey is fraught with twists and turns, trials and tribulations. Her dedication and drive often puts her at odds with her personal life. Sam does not trust or make time for romantic interests. That is until she meets a man who weaves his ay into her heart. Sam and her friends provide lighthearted insight into the horse world with all of its promises and disappointments. She must choose between sticking with what's comfortable or taking risks that could ultimately leave her broken-hearted.
Conquerors
By Deb Bennett Ph. D.

This is a truly fascinating book. Bennett, a paleontologist and horse trainer, traces the origins of the domestic horse and horsemanship. Starting with two chapters on the subspecies of Ice Age Equus caballus, the author traces how multiple domestications of these subspecies led to the ancestral breeds of domestic horses. The first section covers the rise of horse keeping, with its attendant equipment and riding styles, in Europe and Asia, while the second takes the horse to the New World. The fact that the first horses were brought to North America from one place, Spain, has affected both the later genetic history of horses in the New World as well as the styles of riding and training. The author's dual background brings major strengths to the book, evidenced by her careful research into the paleontology and archaeology of the horse as seen through the eyes of a well-known trainer. This scholarly, readable, and well-illustrated work belongs in all libraries.
Mustang
By Anthony Amaral
Mustang is more then history. Its pages are filled with the living substance of wild horses, their struggle for existence in remote retreats, ferocious fights for dominance between stallions, the tenacious hold on mares and foals confronted with storms and predators.
The Fabulous Floating Horses
By Barbara Weathermax

Comprehensive guide to 30 Soft-Gaited Horse Breeds

Analysis of 16 gaits

Expert advice on tack, shows, maintenance, trailriding, adoption and more.

Great Resource Directories of Associations, Breeders, and Photographers.
These were the Vaqueros
By Arnold R. Rojas

The book contains the collected stories of Arnold R. Rojas in five sections - based on five of his earlier works - with tales gathered from old California vaqueros. The first section tells the history of the early land grants and of the vaqueros who drove the great herds. The second section gives the lore of the vaquero - his ways and beliefs. Part three is filled with more stories from the vaqueros of old and how they worked their horses and mules. Part four tells more of the methods of the vaquero and section five speaks of bits and bitting and the ways of the bridle horse.
A Beautiful Cruel Country
By Eva Antonia Wilbur-Cruce

Arizona's Arivaca Valley lies only a short distance from the Mexican border and is a rugged land in which to put down stakes. When Arizona Territory was America's last frontier, this area was homesteaded by Anglo and Mexican settlers alike, who often displaced the Indian population that had lived there for centuries. This frontier way of life, which prevailed as recently as the beginning of the twentieth century, is now recollected in vivid detail by an octogenarian who spent her girlhood in this beautiful, cruel country. Eva Antonia Wilbur inherited a unique affinity for the land. Granddaughter of a Harvard-educated physician who came to the Territory in the 1860s, she was the firstborn child of a Mexican mother and Anglo father who instilled in her an appreciation for both cultures. Little Toña learned firsthand the responsibilities of ranching—an education usually reserved for boys—and also experienced the racial hostility that occurred during those final years before the Papago Indians were confined to a reservation. Begun as a reminiscence to tell younger family members about their "rawhide tough and lonely" life at the turn of the century, Mrs. Wilbur-Cruce's book is rich with imagery and dialogue that brings the Arivaca area to life. Her story is built around the annual cycle of ranch life—its spring and fall round-ups, planting and harvesting—and features a cavalcade of border characters, anecdotes about folk medicine, and recollections of events that were most meaningful in a young girl's life. Her account constitutes a valuable primary source from a region about which nothing similar has been previously published, while the richness of her story creates a work of literature that will appeal to readers of all ages.
The Natural History of Horses
by Charles Hamilton Smith

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work.

Points of the Horse
by Captain M. H. Hayes

POINTS OF THE HORSE Second Edition: An in depth analysis on equine conformation with over 200 sketches and illustrations. Captain M.H. Hayes, a soldier, certified veterinarian, traveler and successful rider, whose library of books include subjects on veterinary science, riding, breaking, training, and stable management.
Time Life- The Old West Series- The Indians
by Benjamin Capps

No text on curly horses- but does include one drawing by Red Horse depicting curly haired horses at the Battle of Little Big Horn.



The Life of P. T. Barnum
by P. T. Barnum

This book is a replica, produced from digital images of the original. It was scanned at the University of Toronto Libraries and may contain defects, missing pages or blemishes due to the original source content. The UT libraries have worked with various digital partners to provide the best possible customer experience and hope you enjoy the results.